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poignant
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpoɪnjənt
Examples:
The speech was sad and poignant.
It is a very poignant theme in the play.
The Fleischer documentary was excellent, and poignant.
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Common mistakes of poignant pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many pronounce "poignant" as /ˈpɔɪɡ.nənt/ instead of /ˈpɔɪn.jənt/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable "poign".
- Ignoring the silent "g": Some speakers pronounce the "g" in "poignant", saying /ˈpɔɪɡ.nənt/. This is incorrect as the "g" is silent. Tip: Focus on the "poign" sound, which is pronounced /pɔɪn/.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overly stress the "t" at the end, saying /ˈpɔɪn.jənt/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and subtle, almost blending it into the previous syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may confuse the vowel sound in "poignant", pronouncing it as /ˈpɔɪn.ɡənt/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪn.jənt/. Tip: Pay attention to the "j" sound in the second syllable to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing in context: When used in sentences, speakers often mispronounce "poignant" in a rush, leading to unclear speech. Tip: Practice saying "poignant" slowly and clearly to maintain the correct pronunciation.